1985-1986 Rothberg Yearbook

It is a sad commentary on world affairs that Israel
and Jerusalem have become a safe refuge from the reality
and intimidation of terrorism. With the heads of state
exhorting their people to capitulate to the forces of
violence and destruction by not traveling abroad, you
students serve as a sober example for those of “little
faith”. We count on you to be a stabilizing factor in a sea
of insanity upon your return to the Golah.
May the learning experience of this past year strengthen
your ties to Israel and give you personally light in the
years to c o m e .!
צ א ת כ ם
ו ב א כ ם
ל ש לו ם
Dr. Aharon M. Singer
Director, One Year Program
An old Talmudic saying states: “The ambiance of
Jerusalem makes man wise” . The word avira which
literally means air does not imply only the physical air
but also the ecological conditions and spiritual significance.
Indeed, the ambiance as we may interpret it today is a
conglomeration of past and present spiritual and major
events including the establishment some sixty years ago
of the first Jewish and Hebrew University in our long
history.
The combination of being in Jerusalem and belonging
to the Rothberg School for Overseas Students which is an
integral part of the University should be considered as a
privilege and I hope that you feel that way on the eve of
your return to the US and Canada. I hope you are
carrying with you good souvenirs and wish you all the
best.
Prof. Am non Shiloah, Provost
Rothberg School for Overseas Students